A person can become immunocompromised by a variety of factors, and one of them is mercury. Mercury may negatively affect the immune system and it can also spread to other parts of the body like the nervous system. Because the immune and nervous systems are so closely intertwined, what negatively affects one will inadvertently affect [...]
Rosemary is an herb commonly used for culinary purposes and also for its therapeutic properties. It has a strong aroma and its lemon-like flavor makes it a popular addition in Italian and French dishes. While its culinary qualities are well-known, what you may not know is that rosemary also has medicinal properties. With is anti-inflammatory [...]
A staple in many kitchens, sesame seeds provide a number of health benefits. Cultivated from plants with a history going back thousands of years, sesame seeds were seen as symbols of being immortal in ancient times and they were used by Egyptians and Persians in flour. Nowadays, they remain popular condiments in countries like Japan, [...]
Biological dentistry is not a new form of dentistry. Instead, it’s more along the lines of a philosophy that can apply as much to dentistry as it does to healthcare: seeking a safe, nontoxic approach to providing treatment. A fundamental component of biological dentistry is taking a biocompatible approach to a patient’s oral health. What [...]
Here’s a not so fun fact: the GI tract (that long tube that runs from your mouth to the anus) can be a harbinger of several different chronic diseases if you’re not taking care of your body. Since it’s connected to the mouth, anything that may occur in the small intestines, for example, may have [...]
Having sensitive teeth can make something as simple as drinking a glass of water a painful experience. Depending on the severity, even cold air can trigger tooth pain. Often, this sensitivity is a result of cavities or gum disease. However, if both of these are severe enough to the point that the protective layers have [...]
When browsing through the juice aisles at your local grocery store, chances are you’re bound to find countless brands of fruit juices with labels touting how they are made using real fruit. While this may sound good to those seeking to drink something that isn’t just flavored sugar, some research suggests there may be deception [...]
Dentistry is always evolving and the best dentists are the ones that adopt new technologies and procedures that provide their patients better or more efficient care. One of these procedures is Platelet-Rich Fibrin(PRF), which boosts the body’s natural regeneration abilities, significantly improving healing and recovery following a surgical procedure. PRF is composed by utilizing a [...]
Many of us had to make significant changes in our lives and our everyday activities, not by choice but by necessity. At this time, we’re happy to say it looks like many of us may be getting to a point where we can start moving about the state and receive the necessary services. On May [...]
One of the common symptoms associated with a heart attack is feeling strong pressure in the chest. However, this strong pressure in the chest is also a symptom commonly associated with panic or anxiety attacks. Knowing how to tell the two apart can help. Blood supply to the heart has unexpectedly been blocked when a [...]
